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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of Diabetic Keto Acidosis (DKA)?
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of Diabetic Keto Acidosis (DKA)?
- Blood glucose level > 11 mmol/L
- Venous pH > 7.3
- Bicarbonate level > 15 mmol/L
- Ketonemia and ketonuria (correct)
Which of the following can precipitate the development of DKA?
Which of the following can precipitate the development of DKA?
- Regular exercise
- Consumption of high-fiber foods
- Low stress levels
- Inadequate insulin treatment (correct)
What is the bicarbonate level in the blood that indicates moderate ketoacidosis in DKA?
What is the bicarbonate level in the blood that indicates moderate ketoacidosis in DKA?
- Bicarbonate > 15 mmol/L
- Bicarbonate < 5 mmol/L
- Bicarbonate < 10 mmol/L (correct)
- Bicarbonate < 15 mmol/L
What is the pH level in the blood that indicates severe ketoacidosis in DKA?
What is the pH level in the blood that indicates severe ketoacidosis in DKA?
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Which of the following drugs can precipitate the development of DKA?
Which of the following drugs can precipitate the development of DKA?
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